Virtual Ticket and BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag Now Available for Pre-Purchase, BlizzCon FAQ

The Virtual Ticket comes with access to all BlizzCon streams, in-game goodies for all games like , access to the special BlizzCon Sale--and new to 2015--the option to pre-purchase the Goody Bag.

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The Virtual Ticket gives you a front row seat at BlizzCon 2015 from the comfort of your own couch, live and in high definition (720p). You’ll get comprehensive coverage of both days of the show, including panels, contests, interviews, the closing ceremony, and more, along with some cool commemorative in-game goodies. You can even stream the convention using the free BlizzCon Guide mobile app! This year's BlizzCon takes place November 6 & 7 in Anaheim, CA.

The BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag is also now on sale! Ticket holders can prepurchase it here for $34.99. It is limited to one per Battle.net account and supplies are limited.

Product Description:

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Introducing a new way to bring a piece of the BlizzCon® experience home! For the first time ever, BlizzCon® Virtual Ticket buyers can also pre-purchase a BlizzCon® Goody Bag (while supplies last)—and this year, the bag itself is one of the goodies!

A limited number of Goody Bags are now available to pre-purchase in the Blizzard Gear Store. There’s a limit of one bag per Battle.net account and supplies are limited, so grab this loot before it’s gone for good.

Virtual Ticket FAQ

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The murlocs are busy working on prepping panels and assembling their contest entries, which can only mean one thing—BlizzCon 2015 is just a few months away! This year’s show is sold out, but those unable to join the festivities in person can experience the excitement from home with the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, available to order now in the Battle.net Shop!

With the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, live online HD coverage will be at your fingertips on both days of the show, taking place Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. You’ll enjoy two channels of content, featuring developer panels on the main and panel stages, exclusive in-depth interviews, the epic closing ceremony, and the community contests on Friday evening —this year hosted by author, actor, and all-around good geek, Wil Wheaton (@wilw).

You’ll also have access to on-demand replays for up to two weeks after the show so you can catch up on anything you might have missed.

Bonus Loot 2.0

As always, the Virtual Ticket also unlocks a treasure trove of in-game goodies for your favorite Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm—more details to come at a later date.

In addition, for the first time ever, Virtual Ticket buyers will also have the option to equip the Goody Bag that we give out to BlizzCon-goers in person. The Goody Bag is available to pre-purchase now through the Blizzard Gear Store for an additional $34.99 USD (plus tax, shipping, and applicable fees; limit 1 per Virtual Ticket), but supplies are limited, so be sure to lock in your pre-purchase before they’re all claimed. Visit our Goody Bag blog to check out the contents and learn more about how to order.

The Virtual Ticket also grants you access to a limited-time online BlizzCon merchandise sale featuring a selection of commemorative items that will be available for purchase at the show.** This special sale is scheduled to run from October 16 through November 8, and we’ll give you the low-down on all the loot that’s coming at a later date.

Free WCS and Warcraft eSports Tournament Streams

Even if you don’t purchase a Virtual Ticket, you’ll still be able to catch plenty of BlizzCon action online for free. Coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and this year’s BlizzCon eSports tournaments—including the StarCraft II World Championship Series Global Finals, Hearthstone World Championship, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, and the first-ever Heroes of the Storm World Championship—will be streamed for free in HD at www.blizzcon.com.

When you purchase the Virtual Ticket, you’ll be able to switch freely between multiple high-definition (up to 720p) channels dedicated to different areas of BlizzCon, allowing viewers expanded access to the content they're most interested in. The Virtual Ticket grants you complete access to the Main and Panel Stage channels, featuring the following BlizzCon content:

Developer Panels: Get the latest news and firsthand developer insight into the creation of your favorite Blizzard games.

Exclusive Interviews:Dig deeper into the Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch universes in exclusive interviews with Blizzard executives and developers.

Costume and Talent Contests: Get a great view of the creativity on display in the legendary BlizzCon Costume Contest and epic Talent Contest.

Closing Ceremony:Be there for the closing festivities on Saturday night, celebrating two full days of Blizzard gaming and eSports action.

Limited high-definition coverage of the opening ceremony and BlizzCon eSports tournaments will be available online for free, featuring the Global Finals of the 2015 StarCraft® II World Championship Series, World of Warcraft® Arena World Championship, Hearthstone® World Championship, and Heroes of the Storm® World Championship. Keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com for more information.

If I order the BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket, will I receive the commemorative BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies?
Yes, Virtual Ticket holders will also receive commemorative BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies for a variety of Blizzard games (details to be announced at a later date). The goodies will be linked to the Battle.net account used to purchase or redeem the Virtual Ticket, and will be available in-game after the show begins. Stay tuned for more information.

*NEW* Once I purchase my Virtual Ticket, how do I pre-purchase an optional BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?
Once you’ve completed your Virtual Ticket purchase or redeemed your Virtual Ticket code, log in to the Blizzard Gear Store (http://gear.blizzard.com) using the same Battle.net account. Look for the Goody Bag callout on the front page, or click BlizzCon 2015 in the top navigation bar, where you’ll be able to pre-purchase (limit 1 per Virtual Ticket and Battle.net account).

Please note that BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag *supplies are limited*, and buying a Virtual Ticket does *not* guarantee that you’ll be able to also buy a Goody Bag. Goody Bag orders will be shipped closer to the start of BlizzCon. For more information, see the FAQ.

Will replays of Virtual Ticket content be available after BlizzCon is over?
Yes! Anyone with a Virtual Ticket will be able to access on-demand replays of the Main and Panel Stage streams for up to two weeks after the end of the event. Replays of the eSports events will also be available for free.

Will you be hosting a BlizzCon online merchandise sale this year for Virtual Ticket buyers? How will I access the sale?
Yes—we’re setting aside a stash of BlizzCon merchandise for BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders to be sold in an online merchandise sale scheduled to take place October 16 through November 8, 2015.

After purchasing or redeeming a code for a Virtual Ticket, your Battle.net account will automatically be flagged to get access to the merchandise sale when it begins. Visit www.blizzcon.com closer to the sale for more information.

We’re also planning a post-BlizzCon sale that’s open to the public after show concludes—we’ll have more details to share at a later date. Please note that items purchased in all of these sales will be shipped from the U.S., so international shipping rates and other fees may apply.

How do I order the Virtual Ticket?
You can order the Virtual Ticket directly through the Battle.net Shop. Be sure to make your purchase on the Battle.net account you wish to use to watch the show, receive the in-game goodies, and access the merchandise sale. Also make sure you have a valid, updated payment method associated with your Battle.net account. If you do not yet have a Battle.net account, you can create one for free on the Battle.net website.

In what languages will the Virtual Ticket Internet stream be available?
The BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket Internet stream and DIRECTV broadcast will be available in English only.

Free eSports streams will be available in multiple languages through a variety of external channels—visit www.blizzcon.com closer to the show to find out if localized streaming eSports coverage is available in your preferred language.

In which regions is the Virtual Ticket available for purchase?
The BlizzCon Virtual Ticket is available in the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia (pricing and availability varies by region). Keep in mind the Virtual Ticket stream will be available only in English.

What are the system requirements and minimum bandwidth requirements to view the live stream?
We’ll have more information on the system requirements and minimum bandwidth requirements to view the stream closer to the event.

Do I need to purchase a Virtual Ticket if I’ve already purchased a ticket to attend BlizzCon in person?
Live BlizzCon attendees also get a Virtual Ticket with their BlizzCon ticket purchase. BlizzCon ticket purchasers should have already received a code (one per ticket purchased) which can be used to unlock the Virtual Ticket, in-game goodies, and merchandise sale access on a single Battle.net account. These codes were emailed directly to the BlizzCon ticket purchaser, so check with the person who bought your ticket if you haven’t yet received your code.

I plan to purchase the BlizzCon 2015 Pay Per View event through DIRECTV. Do I need to purchase the Virtual Ticket separately to also watch online?
For those who choose the option to purchase the BlizzCon 2015 DIRECTV Pay Per View (coming soon), the Virtual Ticket Internet stream will be included with your order. After ordering through DIRECTV, you will receive an email containing a code that will grant one Battle.net account access to the Virtual Ticket Internet stream, the BlizzCon 2015 in-game goodies, and online merchandise sale. You will be able to redeem your code here—just make sure to redeem the code using the Battle.net account on which you wish to receive the in-game goodies.

Note that the DIRECTV Pay Per View broadcast is not included with purchases of the Virtual Ticket made through the Battle.net Shop. More information on the DIRECTV BlizzCon 2015 Pay Per View event, including how to order through DIRECTV, will be available at a later date.

Goody Bag FAQ

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Introducing a new way to bring a piece of the BlizzCon experience home! For the first time ever, BlizzCon Virtual Ticket buyers can also pre-purchase a BlizzCon Goody Bag (while supplies last)—and this year, the bag itself is one of the goodies!

A limited number of Goody Bags are now available to pre-purchase in the Blizzard Gear Store for $34.99 USD (plus tax, shipping, and applicable fees). There’s a limit of one bag per Virtual Ticket and supplies are limited, so grab this loot before it’s gone for good.

Check out what’s inside, and read below for more information on how to pre-purchase.

How to Pre-Purchase a Goody Bag

Once you’re logged in to the Gear Store, look for the Goody Bag callout on the front page or head straight to the Goody Bag product page to begin the pre-purchase process.

Goody Bags are expected to ship out prior to the show in early November. All orders will be shipped from the United States, so international shipping rates and additional fees may apply. Click here for more information, including regional shipping restricitions.

If you’re attending BlizzCon in person, you’ll get aGoody Bag when you arrive at the show as part of your BlizzCon ticket purchase. If you want to pre-purchase an extra one, you can redeem the Virtual Ticket code that was emailed to ticket buyers and follow the process above.

Goody Bag Pre-Purchase FAQ

Q: Who can pre-purchase a BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?A: BlizzCon 2015 Virtual Ticket and physical ticket holders are eligible to pre-purchase one Goody Bag per Battle.net Account at gear.blizzard.com while supplies last.

Q: I am a physical ticket holder. Do I need to purchase a Goody Bag?A: BlizzCon 2015 physical ticket holders will receive their Goody Bag at badge pickup, beginning November 5, 2015. Physical ticket holders may also purchase one additional Goody Bag while supplies last.

Q: How much do Goody Bags cost?A: BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags are available for $34.99 USD (shipping and taxes will be added at the time of purchase). International orders may be subject to regional duties and fees.

Q. When will the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags Ship?A. BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bags will begin shipping on or before November 6, 2015.

Q: What if I cancel my Virtual Ticket after ordering the BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag?A: Players without a valid Virtual Ticket or physical ticket purchase at the time of shipping will not be eligible to receive a BlizzCon 2015 Goody Bag. The order will be cancelled.

Commento di xcapricax

Commento di mathiaslindberg

You'd think they would have learned from the Cory Stockton interview , but nope. Wil Wheaton, professional liar, is hosting.

Commento di Xelliz

on 2015-08-19T14:15:17-05:00

Damn, they originally made it sound like the virtual ticket included the goody bag.

Commento di Madja

on 2015-08-19T14:17:52-05:00

Finally something that's cheaper in EU than in the US :)

Commento di INCSlayer

on 2015-08-19T14:21:31-05:00

so i just bought the ticket and the goody bag

Commento di Nulgar

on 2015-08-19T14:23:32-05:00

Finally something that's cheaper in EU than in the US :)

That always depends on the $<>€ exchange rate - after being almost equal for a while, Google now says: 100 US-Dollar =89,9070361 Euro

Commento di Soreleyn

on 2015-08-19T14:42:28-05:00

I'm a bit underwhelmed with the Blizzcon goodiebag. I actually asked them a year ago to make those purchasable for people who can't attend the actual convention, but I'm not too fussed about any of those items really.

Commento di Daedralia

on 2015-08-19T15:59:24-05:00

thanks

Commento di SparkleSparkle

on 2015-08-19T18:12:58-05:00

I if buy a ticket now can I have my pet now?

Commento di africanleopard

on 2015-08-19T20:08:26-05:00

I bought my virtual ticket and the goodie bag - I am underwhelmed at the contents, but I actually bought it for the bag itself :).

Commento di medivh888alst

on 2015-08-19T20:34:23-05:00

im abit sad i remember last year when it was $40 or $45 for a virtual ticket here in Australia now its $55 :( owell >_< Looking forward to it, ^_^

Commento di SilverSapphire

on 2015-08-19T22:42:10-05:00

does this include murkadin

I find this funny, because when I got my Murkalot pet (Crusader Murloc), I named him Murkadin (as in, Murky + Paladin). Now people are misspelling Murkidan like I named my Murkalot. :P

Commento di rehlyihmah

on 2015-08-20T02:34:19-05:00

I if buy a ticket now can I have my pet now?

No, the email says (translated from German):

Your virtual ticket includes epic in-game goodies. These will automatically be added to your Battle.net account and will be accessible in game as soon as Blizzcon 2015 starts.

Commento di Tydfil

on 2015-08-20T03:14:24-05:00

boom! virtual ticket bought! ^^ Murkidan is mine! would like the goodie bag but int shipping and then customs and excise charges make it unfortunately not worth it. sometimes it sucks living in the UK :(

Commento di Aislinge

on 2015-08-20T06:36:12-05:00

I get the $AUD is poor atm but $55 for a ticket then same again for the Goodie Bag is ridiculous, especially when the connection over the last year or so has been less than impressive!

Commento di 3Z3K13L08

on 2015-08-20T07:53:00-05:00

I get the $AUD is poor atm but $55 for a ticket then same again for the Goodie Bag is ridiculous, especially when the connection over the last year or so has been less than impressive!